Lineham Ridge from Rowe Lakes Trail hike on 25-Jul-2025
Another perfect day in the mountains on a trip originally scheduled for Tuesday. Late additions to the roster were Arnold, along with Ian and Claudia who must have decided that we were OK after checking us out on their first Rambler trip the day before, plus Philip and Rosanne who instigated an alternate trip to the Rowe Lakes. Something for everyone, with 3 going to Rowe, 3 relaxing at the col on Lineham out of the wind, and 4 tagging the highpoint of the ridge. The flowers were amazing, with abundant Beargrass which was nearly absent or gone to seed on the previous 2 days hikes. A welcome feature on this hike was the largely unburnt forest, providing shade on a hot afternoon. Special thanks to John for organizing the Belly River group camp.
Arriving at the big meadow after a pleasant and cool walk through the mostly unburnt forest of the Rowe Lakes valley, with our destination on the skyline
Bees making the most of a treeline flower glade.
Into the beargrass zone following the steep grunt up from the Rowe Lakes junction.
Beardtongue and dense patches of Columbine.
Taking it all in on a cooling rest stop, as it was already getting hot out.
A look ahead at the rising traverse to the ridge.
Lineham Lakes from near our lunch spot on the saddle between the ridge and Mount Lineham, sheltering from the usual ridgetop winds.
One of a multitude of cinquefoil on the ongoing trail to the highpoint.
A sea of peaks behind Arnold at the summit of Lineham Ridge.
All three Rowe Lakes sparkle in the distance.
The good trail made for a quick descent through the basin, with quick stops to take in the great flower displays.
Coralroot along the nicely shaded exit below the meadows.
Participants: Nancy, Aldis, John, Joanne, Steve Arnold, Philip, Rosanne, Ian, Claudia
